Florida Assisted Living Facilities Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of unlicensed staff in medication management?

1. Preparation of items like cups and spoons

2. Administering medications

3. Documenting changes in medication

4. Assisting with non-injection medication

The correct answer is: Administering medications

Unlicensed staff in medication management have specific responsibilities that typically do not include administering medications. This is primarily due to legal and safety considerations; administering medications requires a higher level of training and licensure to ensure that the individual is qualified to handle the complexities of medication, including understanding potential reactions, dosages, and the implications of specific instructions. The activities that unlicensed staff can appropriately engage in, such as preparing items like cups and spoons, documenting changes in medication, and assisting with non-injection medication, are supportive roles. These tasks help facilitate the overall medication management process but do not involve direct administration, which is reserved for licensed professionals who have the legal authority and necessary training.